Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

*   The Brass Bell in Kalk Bay has to remove all its deck extensions, the City of Cape Town has dictated.

*   Vida e Caffe is said to be opening at Shell forecourts, rolling out with 40 outlets initially, and a total of 300 is planned!

*   Russia is now South Africa’s third largest export market, especially in bulk wines.

*   The Hermanus Wine & Food Festival will be held at the outskirts of the town this weekend, on Friday and Saturday.

*   Bistro Sixteen82 is focusing on South Africa in its Tapas themed dinners in August, with its ‘Bringing Tapas Home’ theme being traditional South African dishes with a contemporary twist. The ten local dishes include Bobotie, Bunny Chow, Malva Pudding, and Koeksisters.  So far the Tapas themes have been Italy and Turkey, and Mexico and the Orient will follow. (via media release from Communication Services Africa)

*   The Robertson Wine on the River festival takes place for the eighth consecutive year, over the weekend of Continue reading →